Stanley Glaum, 84, passed away at home in Manhattan, KS on August 17, 2024.
Stanley Allan Glaum was born at home in Alma, NE on October 7, 1939 as the only son of Allan Martin and Leita Irene (Lee) Glaum. They moved to Hastings, NE in 1941; when Allan was deployed to Europe with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Leita and Stanley moved to Phillipsburg, KS where Allan joined them after returning in 1946. He was baptized at the First Christian Church in Phillipsburg. Stanley attended school in Phillipsburg, graduating from Phillipsburg High School on May 23, 1958.
Stan met Letha Mae Hollingshead while they were attending Phillipsburg HS. Even though Stan was a few years older than Letha, they continued dating until she graduated, and were often accompanied by Letha’s younger sisters Edith and Merena. Stan and Letha were united in Holy Matrimony on June 25, 1961 at the First Presbyterian Church in Phillipsburg, KS. They lived in Phillipsburg after marriage and Stan worked as an electrician for the Bear Brand Roofing Company. Their sons Terry and Tony were born during this time.
Stan and Letha moved their family to Manhattan, KS where Stan attended Kansas State University. He graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy. They added another son Tyler to their family during this period. After graduation, Stan accepted a position with the United States Department of Agriculture as a soil scientist with the Soil Conservation Service. Except for a few years working as a bank officer in Pretty Prairie, KS, Stan worked for the Soil Conservation Service until retirement in 1999. He was stationed in Cimarron, Pretty Prairie, WaKeeney, Washington, Topeka, and Salina. Following retirement, Stan and Letha once again made their home in Manhattan, KS at University Park. Stan took a position with Farmers Mutual Hail Company as a crop insurance adjustor for several years.
Stan was always very active in the community and very generous with his time and talents. During their time in Phillipsburg, he was a member of the Odd Fellow’s Lodge. While in Pretty Prairie, he served as a city clerk and as the President of the Lion’s Club. Stan liked to spend time with his sons and was a Webelo Troop Leader. In WaKeeney, he became the Summer Archery Program Leader for the Parks and Recreation Department. After retirement and their move to Manhattan, Stan continued to be very involved. He served on the Sherman Township Board, the University Park Board, and the Riley County Rural Water District. He was a Trustee for the Riley Presbyterian Church. Stan also served as a Range Safety Officer for the Fancy Creek Shooting Range in Randolph, KS.
Stan made certain his sons were accomplished and had adventurous spirits. All the boys played band instruments, piano, and were active in music in high school, college, and beyond. Stan taught them how to snow ski and swim, and spent time with them riding motorcycles, hunting, and fishing. Stan studied for and obtained his Civil Air Patrol pilot’s license in 1955 and later his private pilot license at Phillipsburg. He developed an interest in forging and built a metal shop at home where he made many knives and letter-openers; he was active with the Blacksmith Associations in Nebraska and Missouri. Stan really enjoyed his time spent at the Fancy Creek Shooting Range in Randolph, KS and made many friends there. He liked the shooting competitions which gave him an opportunity to fine-tune his reloading skills. Stan proudly taught his grandchildren how to handle guns safely and shoot accurately.
Stan loved to explore, so he and Letha travelled widely. Besides visiting many states and relatives in the US, they made a trip-of-a-lifetime to Hawaii. They also travelled to Europe to visit Terry while he was stationed at Ramstein, Germany; while there they explored Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, England, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Stan was a blessing to all who knew him, but his greatest legacy is his family who love and adore him. He was proceeded in death by his parents, and by brothers-in-law Raymond Schick of Densmore, KS and David Rogers of Nixa, MO.
Many family members remain to miss Stan. Letha is at their home in Manhattan, KS. Son Terry, wife Heike, and grand-daughter Kelly reside in Ehweiler, Germany; Terry’s son Justin lives in Ohio with his wife and 2 daughters, daughter Ashley is in Viginia with her 2 daughters, and step-son Marco Jung lives in Germany. Son Tony and wife Deb reside in Linwood, KS; their daughter Jennifer (Joseph) Clark and son Jacob are all living in Kansas. Son Tyler and wife Julie reside in Bettendorf, IA; their son Trevor lives in Indiana and son Jonathan is in Virginia. Also remaining are sisters-in-law Edith Schick of Logan, KS and Merena Rogers (Ron) Poage of Nixa, MO.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Ron Poage & Pastor Harlan Nonhof officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, KS; the family intends them to go to the Fancy Creek Shooting Range where he was a lifetime member to promote youth and gun safety.